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ANNOUNCEMENTS
News & Information for Gleason Lake
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10/30/14
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Upcoming Parent/Teacher Conferences
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We look forward to seeing everyone at Parent/Teacher Conferences today, October 30th from 4-8, or on Monday, November 3rd , from 8-8. Childcare for school age children will be available in the media center during conferences.
You can review your scheduled conference dates. Click here to access pick-A-time.
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Conference Childcare is Available
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If you are interested in childcare of your school age children during conferences, please be sure to arrive a few minutes early. You will need to sign in /drop off downstairs at the Media Center's main desk, and then sign out/pickup after your conference is over. This childcare is organized by our PTO and will be available from 4-8 on October 30th and then again from 8-8 on November 3rd. The book fair will be open as well, but students will not be supervised unless they are signed in at the media center.
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 Tonight's the night! Don't forget to stop by the book fair for a wonderful selection of books for your home library, or help fulfill your teacher's wish list. Tomorrow is the last day to turn in coins or dollars in a plastic baggie which will be used to purchase books for our GL kids that would not otherwise be able to participate. And remember, keep tracking those reading minutes, our kids want that pajama party!
Book Fair Hours: Thursday, Oct 30th 4:00-8:00 Monday, Nov 3rd 8:00-8:00
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 Please consider volunteering for the book fair. This event is only possible through our wonderful volunteers and puts many books back into our school. We hope to see you there! Visit our Sign Up Genious page at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090844a5ab2f4-book2. |
Gift Wrap Pickup at Conferences
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 This is a reminder to pick up all orders in the student's classroom during conferences beginning this Thursday, October 30th. Please email Janna Griffis at jannagriffis@yahoo.com if you have any questions. Thank you for your support in this important fundraiser for our school. *Furry Friends Totes are currently on back order. They will be delivered to the students' as soon as they arrive. You will receive a notice with your order as a reminder. |
Chipotle Fundraiser November 3
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 Support Gleason Lake with a delicious dinner on November 3 with our annual Conference Chipotle Fundraiser. Wayzata Chipotle will donate 50% of proceeds go to Gleason Lake between 5-8pm on Monday, November 3. Simply show the attached flier on your phone when you order, or mention Gleason Lake. |
G.L. Alumni Named National Merit Semi-Finalists
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 Congratulations to former Gleason Lake students Kate Gehling, Jakob Cornell, and Henry Lee on their academic recognition as National Merit Semi-Finalists. Dan Roth and Paula VonEschen have been chosen as teachers who have made a significant and positive impact on these students' academic achievements. They will all be formerly honored at the November 10 School Board Meeting. |
 The Wayzata District nurses have composed a series of wellness articles for families this year. Click here to read "Build the Habit of Good Attendance." Click here to view "Breakfast: Critical Fuel for Learning!" |
Bring Your Halloween Candy - Candy Drive!
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 Make your Halloween candy last longer and bring a smile to homeless children. Donate your leftover Halloween candy or consider donating some of what you collect on Halloween night. The candy will be used by a local nonprofit, Bright Blessings, which provides birthday parties for children at the People Serving People (the largest shelter in Minneapolis). The candy will be used to fill goody bags for the birthday parties. For more information about the organization, visit www.brightblessingsusa.org or visit the local chapter's facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/www.brightblessingsmpls.orgPlease drop your candy donations to the office at Gleason Lake Elementary on Monday, November 3rd , during conferences and Wednesday, November 5th, through Friday, November 7th. Because of allergies, we ask that parents drop off donations to the office and do not have students bring candy on the bus. |
5th Grade Choir Opportunity
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 Dear 5th Grade Families of the Wayzata School District, We couldn't be more excited to tell you about a new opportunity for music students in our district! We are currently holding auditions for the first ever Wayzata 5th Grade All-District Choir. We will be accepting students from each elementary school who have the desire to work hard and make incredible music with some of the strongest young musicians around. See the attached letter for all of the details and an audition form! We have space for more Gleason Lake students. If you are still interested, please email one of the directors below and we will arrange a time to come to your school to hear you sing! Sam Eaton, Music Specialist at Sunset Hill 763-745-5959 - sam.eaton@wayzata.k12.mn.us Michelle Gehrz, Music Specialist at Birchview 763-745-5346 - michelle.gehrz@wayzata.k12.mn.us |
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Wayzata Public Schools Legislative Action Committee (LAC) Update
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At the October 8, 2014 meeting, guest speaker Jim Westrum, Executive Director of Finance and Business for the Wayzata School District presented an overview of finances for the District.
Please mark your calendars for the LAC Candidate Forum. Parents, community members, students and staff members are invited to attend the 2014 Legislative Candidate Forum on Public Education Issues. Every candidate running for the Minnesota House of Representatives within the borders of the Wayzata School District has been invited. The forum will be held on Monday October 20, 2014 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the Central Middle School Auditorium. Questions will focus on issues that affect public education. After brief introductory remarks, the candidates will separate into smaller rooms by House district and attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the candidates.
The next LAC meeting will be held November 12, 2014 from 7:45 to 9:00 a.m. in the District Administration Building Board Room.
For more information about the LAC, see the Wayzata Public Schools homepage under "Community Connections" and click on "Legislative Action" or contact your building LAC Representative: Steph Johnson, email: mnstepher@gmail.com
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 The 2014-15 Gleason Lake Yearbook may be purchased online. Visit the Jostens' website at www.jostensyearbooks.com, and place your order.
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The Gleason Lake Elementary PTO is now part of the Amazon.com smile program. 0.5% of every purchase made on Amazon through our Amazon Smile link will be donated to our PTO! This is such an easy way to raise funds for our school. Please use the following link when making any Amazon.com purchases!
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Gleason Lake Elementary Pto Inc
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Excellence. For each and every student.
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Sincerely,
Gleason Lake Elementary
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Gleason Lake Elementary310 County Road 101 North, Plymouth, MN 55447-4108
Phone: 763-745-5400 Fax: 763-745-5491
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Connect WITH THE DISTRICT    
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Culinary Express has provided the following menus for the month of November.
